Field of Dreams becomes the Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn for Phillies-Twins game
Summary
Major League Baseball held a game at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, where 26 Hall of Fame players appeared before the Minnesota Twins faced the Philadelphia Phillies. The event included special moments like fireworks from the cornfield and references to the movie, creating a unique atmosphere for fans of baseball and the film.Key Facts
- The game was played on August 13, 2026, at the Field of Dreams location in Dyersville, Iowa.
- 26 Hall of Fame baseball players appeared during the pregame, walking out from the cornfield.
- The teams playing were the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The crowd size was about 8,000 people.
- Fireworks were launched from the cornfield during the national anthem.
- Phillies player Kyle Schwarber hit a notable early home run in the game.
- Kevin Costner, star of the original 1989 movie, did not appear but narrated a pregame video.
- Twins All-Star Byron Buxton quoted a line from the movie’s character Terence Mann during the pregame.
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